VENUE Full Isolation D.I. USER’S GUIDE www.lrbaggs.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing our Venue D.I. This is the first all-discrete acoustic guitar preamp to combine a transformer-coupled D.I. output for maximum isolation, an EQ specifically tuned for acoustic guitars, a variable boost control to compliment your playing styles and a chromatic digital tuner to help you stay in tune. We trust that you are going to enjoy and come to understand the full capability of this new preamp as you use it.
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FRONT CONTROLS A . B a s s Control The bass control is a 12dB boost/cut centered at a frequency of 90Hz. B. Low M idrange Controls This adjustment is split into two knobs: level and frequency. The two knobs are vertically adjacent to each other; the level knob is the upper one and frequency is directly below it. Set the frequency knob to a particular frequency (100Hz-500Hz) then either boost or cut that frequency using the level knob. C .
How to use the Notch Filter First plug your guitar into an amp or PA through the Venue D.I. and turn the volume up to the point where it begins to feed back or where a particular note rings out louder than the others. Then, allow the guitar to feedback a little as you slowly turn the notch knob from left to right. When the knob reaches the position of the problem frequency the feedback will suddenly stop. G.
I. Phase Press this button to invert the polarity of the signal. Usually one phase will sound best and be least likely to feed back. We recommend trying both phases each time you set up as it will often change from gig to gig. When the button is in the out position, the outputs will be in phase with the input signal.
L. Volume The master volume, located in the upper right of the control panel, will be used to set the level of the sound coming out of the 1/4” output ONLY. It will not effect the transformer coupled D.I. Output, which is pre-set at line level. This will allow you to adjust the level to your amplifier without changing the level to the PA system. However, both the D.I. and 1/4” output will mute when the mute/tune is engaged. FOOTSWITCHES M.
B C D A G H E F R E A R A N D S I D E PA N E L S A. Input The 1/4” input, located on the upper right side of the unit, is an unbalanced (mono) all discrete input with a 10 megaohm impedance. It can be used with almost any passive or active pickup or pickup system. Plugging into the input will turn the system on, therefore unplugging will turn the system off. Before unplugging from the Venue D.I. be sure to mute the sound system or amplifier, or a loud pop will occur. B.
D. B o ost Level This allows you to set the level of boost you desire when the boost footswitch is activated. You have a variable range of 0dB to 9dB of boost available. E. D.I . O u t p u t ( Transformer Coupled) The D.I. output is a common way to connect directly into the microphone input on a mixing desk with a standard microphone cable. This output is transformer-coupled for maximum isolation from noise and ground loop hum.
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S 1/4” INPUT Input Impedance Preamp Gain Input Level 10 megohms -12dB to +26dB -25dBv to +1.8dBv (.053Vrms to 1.23Vrms) EQ Notch Bass Lo Mid Hi Mid Presence Treble -21dB, sweepable from 60Hz to 320Hz, 1/8 Octave +/- 12dB @ 90Hz +/- 12dB @ 250Hz, sweepable from 100Hz to 500Hz +/- 12dB @ 1kHz, sweepable from 500Hz to 2.8kHz +/- 12dB @ 3kHz +/- 12dB @ 10kHz EFFECTS LOOPS Send Level Output Impedance Return Level Input Impedance 0 dBv (0.707Vrms) 600 ohms 0dBv (0.
POWER DC Power Consumption DC Current Draw Voltage Range Power Supply Avg. Battery Life Voltage Range Signal to Noise 0.65W Max @ 9V 12mA (without tuner), 66mA (with tuner) 7.5VDC Min – 12VDC Max 9VDC with 100mA (or 1Watt) minimum (Recommended – Not included) * IMPORTANT: polarity Pos (+) on outside, Gnd (-) on center. 40 hrs. (*depends on tuner usage) 7.5VDC Min – 12VDC Max 90dB, unweighted PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS 2.2 lbs, 7.625” Width x 7.5” Depth x 1.
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